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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,730.32, 22,095.48 and 8,570

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,730.32, 22,095.48 and 8,570 is: 12,855

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,730.32 : 22,095.48 = 8,570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,730.32/22,095.48 = 8,570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,730.32x = 22,095.48 × 8,570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,730.32x = 189,358,263.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,358,263.60/14,730.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,855

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